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How do you deal with constipation?

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@pelala26

I am going through a massive flareup right now with constipation. I have been advised to take enemas by my gastroenterologist along with prescribed medicine and stool softener. I have been burping, FDD, bloating, unable to drink, or eat, and unable to eliminate.
So I’m following the doctors orders and I’m also taking SIBO MEDICINE NOT XIFAXAN BUT THE NATURAL ALTERNATIVES. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT AND I’M SUFFERING TREMENDOUSLY. I HAVE A STRESS TEST TOMORROW AT 1 PM AND I AM PRAYING THAT AFTER THAT I CAN SCHEDULE MY COLONOSCOPY ASAP. DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS ON WHAT I CAN DO TO AID MYSELF from all of the discomfort. I’m not sure what’s going on with the text, but I definitely need help! Thank you everyone!

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graceym1 | @graceym1 | Jan 13 7:28am

Have you tried suppositories. Glycerine ones? Also miralax three times a day? They work great for me together when I have really bad constipation. Good luck. I hope you feel better

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researchmaven | @researchmaven | Jan 13 9:09am

Pella26 -- Certain supps/meds/foods cause massive constipation for me. If that happens to me, I go for a stimulant laxative. You have to get the plugs of stool out. Stool softener doesn't do it for me. Since I have a hyper sensitive gut, I use Colace 2 in 1 (softener plus stimulant), the max dose. That brand was recommended by my Gastro. But whatever you do, using a stimulant laxative is my recommendation (unless MD told you not to do it). Your PCP is just playing it safe. For me, taken at bedtime is best.

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